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Rosamund

RO-zuh-muhnd
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Rosamund (name) means a feminine given name of Germanic origin, later reinterpreted to mean "pure rose" or "rose of the world". Example: “Rosamund Pike is a well-known English actress.”

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A feminine given name of Germanic origin, later reinterpreted to mean "pure rose" or "rose of the world".
"Rosamund Pike is a well-known English actress."
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Etymology

Of Germanic origin, from elements meaning "horse" and "protection"; later folk-associated with Latin rosa munda ("pure rose").

Origin: Latin

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What does “Rosamund” mean?
The word “Rosamund” means a feminine given name of Germanic origin, later reinterpreted to mean "pure rose" or "rose of the world".
How do you pronounce “Rosamund”?
“Rosamund” is pronounced RO-zuh-muhnd (/ˈrɒzəmənd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Rosamund” in a sentence?
Here is “Rosamund” used in a sentence: “Rosamund Pike is a well-known English actress.”
What part of speech is “Rosamund”?
“Rosamund” is a name.
Where does the word “Rosamund” come from?
The word “Rosamund” comes from Latin. Of Germanic origin, from elements meaning "horse" and "protection"; later folk-associated with Latin rosa munda ("pure rose").